Location: Morristown
Top Things to do in Morristown
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Morristown, New Jersey (NJ)
Morristown is a town and county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
Restaurants in Morristown
1. Enjou Chocolat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Enjou Chocolat is New Jersey's premiere chocolatier that specializes in gourmet chocolates, custom favors, centerpieces, baskets, and corporate logos and incentive gifts. Call to schedule an appointment, visit our online store, or stop in our retail store to browse our wide selection of handmade creations to make your event more memorable.
Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States
Delicious chocolates of consistent quality that must be tried. If in the area, do enjoy some, they are just so good.
2. Jockey Hollow
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4.5 based on 300 reviews
Part of the Morristown National Historical Park, this recreated campsite was home to the Pennsylvnia troops in the winter of 1779-80.
Reviewed By Jimbo4uClinton_NJ - Easton, United States
There is an abundance of history here, as well as some very well maintained hiking trails. Transport yourself to the revolutionary war period and get a feel for what it may have been like for Washington and the patriots that freed us from England. Look at the encampments to see hoe the troops lived Back then! No internet or GPS.
3. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
This 127-acre preserve, which surrounds a historic Colonial-Revival mansion and its formal gardens, offers self-guided nature trails with all trees and shrubs labeled as reference.
Reviewed By jeff1809C - Yardley, United States
I discovered this place in 2019 and wanted to go back in the spring, so glad I did! The flowering trees and all the daffodils were beautiful! Definitely a nice place for a walk to quiet place to sit and look at all the beauty.
4. Loantaka Brook Reservation
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
COVID-19 has taught me to appreciate our county parks more than ever and I don’t take things for granted like I used too. So as the parks are reopening with restrictions enjoy the beauty you can find within them, practice safe distancing and wear a mask as we do when walking the trails while looking at what nature has to offer.
5. Schooleys Mountain County Park
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By AdventureDann - New Jersey, United States
Took a trip to Schooley’s mountain park for a quick hike and ended up taking a nap on one of the huge boulders scattered close to the falls. Very relaxing clean park with some downsides. Makes sure you bring your hiking shoes there is some difficult terrain at some points. Also the green trail abruptly stops due to storm damage I believe. Don’t pass the fence or else you end up in someone’s property.
6. St. Peter's Church of Morristown
7. Just Jersey
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. Historic Speedwell
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Experience life during the early years of the Industrial Revolution at Historic Speedwell. This National Historic Landmark site preserves the restored estate of Stephen Vail, proprietor of the Speedwell Ironworks, located nearby through exhibits and iron working artifacts. The most significant of the eight historic structures on the site is the completely restored Factory, where Stephen's son, Alfred Vail, worked with Samuel F. B. Morse to perfect the telegraph. It was here on January 11, 1838, where the first successful demonstration of the electromagnetic telegraph changed the course of modern telecommunications. A new hands-on, interactive exhibit experience awaits visitors to the Factory Building. Visitors receive guided tours of the Vail House and the Factory. The Wheelhouse, adjacent to the Factory, houses a restored 24-foot overshoot waterwheel, which still works today!
9. Lewis Morris Park
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
COVID-19 has taught me to appreciate all our county parks either small or large and to enjoy the beauty you can find within them. This past weekend Lewis Morris Park partially reopened with restrictions, so when you go out practice safe distancing and wear a mask as we did when walking the trails and enjoy what nature has to offer.
